Start a Business in the Netherlands as a Foreigner

The Netherlands is one of the most welcoming European countries. With a taxation system that favors those who decide to relocate here and become residents and the competitive and efficient business environment, setting up a company here can be a good option for both persons who have small ideas they want to…

Dividend Withholding Tax in the Netherlands

Companies in the Netherlands are subject to various accounting and taxation requirements. In terms of taxation, Dutch businesses must pay the corporate income tax which is a direct tax imposed on their profits, as well as other taxes, such as withholding taxes imposed on dividends, interests and royalties. After various discussions started a few…

Dutch Participation Exemption (PE) Scheme

The Dutch Participation Exemption (PE) is a relief from the corporate tax associated with the profits and losses obtained from qualifying shareholdings. These types of incomes cover dividends and capital gains, which is why this tax benefit is so appealing. Below, our Dutch specialists in opening a company explain how the Participation Exemption…

Shelf Company in the Netherlands

The Netherlands offers the possibility of buying a Dutch shelf company, besides registering a new company. With years of experience in opening a company in the Netherlands, our advisors can counsel foreign investors with respect to the purchase of shelf companies or the incorporation of new ones, in accordance with their needs. Quick Facts Legal entities…

Establish a Subsidiary in Netherlands

A subsidiary in the Netherlands is a regular Dutch company with full legal personality, characterized by the fact that its share capital is fully or partially owned by a foreign company. This distinction is very useful in opposition to a Dutch branch, which is an entity much more linked to the foreign parent company.…